John Jenkins

What does your Open result actually tell you? Whether it confirmed the training is working or surfaced a gap worth paying attention to, the Open is one of the best tools we have for honest self-assessment. John shares his annual reflection on what the Open is really for and why the quiet consistency between now and February 2027 matters more than any single score.

The 2026 CrossFit Open runs Feb 26 – Mar 23. Here's why it's the perfect fitness checkpoint—and how to join from Wellington.

Research clearly shows that our hormonal environment, recovery capacity, and tissue adaptability change significantly as we age.